Top Things C8 Corvette Owners Have Learned About Their Cars

These C8 Corvette owners have spent a lot of time behind the wheel, giving us a more detailed perspective on what they like – and don’t like.

With a few years under its belt at this point, it’s safe to say there are quite a few C8 Corvette owners out there at the moment. We know this to be true because, well, Bowling Green continues to set new records in terms of how many cars it builds, and though it might be hard to believe, the C8 Corvette is already in its fifth year of production. Thus, it seems like we already know pretty much everything there is to know about the C8 – but do we, really?

Typically, those that review cars (us included) only spend a limited amount of time with them, which means that oftentimes, only those that have owned a car for months or even years truly have a comprehensive grasp on its pros, cons, and various quirks. Thus, we’re always intrigued by posts at CorvetteForum that discuss such matters, and that includes this one, which covers the various thing that C8 Corvette owners have learned about their cars since taking possession of them. In this case, the member that started the post kicks things off with his own interesting take.

“The GT2 seats are great for long trips,” said Blue Lion. “The whole car is. But I wish the tops of the steering wheel were rounded and not square for longer trips. Having to learn to put my hands at 9 and 3 instead of 10 and 2. Visibility is bigger challenge than expected. Much prefer two lane roads where I don’t have to change lanes. I learned to drive going in order right mirror, rearview, left mirror then look over my left shoulder. Yeah not so much on that last part. Learning to make sure my left mirror shows clear.”

Then there’s the gearbox, which is seemingly more about saving fuel than all-out performance, according to NEVERL8. “The transmission ratios are a compromise between performance and efficiency but skewed far too much towards efficiency. GM should have adopted the Ferrari 458 1-5 ratios. Would have made for a lot more engaging driver experience in normal every day driving while still retaining overdrive ratios, and MPG targets, for highway driving.”

After racking up 5,500 miles in their base Stingray in eight months, Scruff Vette has some thoughts as well, some of which solved the aforementioned quirks. “Learned to quickly identify parking spots where I can open the driver’s door wide enough to comfortably get in and out. Learned the proper way to set my outside mirrors and never, ever change lanes without looking twice. Learned to embrace the technology available in the infotainment and dash modules. Learned that the computer-controlled DCT is much smarter than I am when choosing what gear to be in and when. Learned to be an efficient minimalist when packing for a road trip. Most importantly, I learned that Chevrolet/GM improved the Corvette in just about every way imaginable in the areas important to me with the C8 platform. Acceleration, handling, comfort, and style.”

Thus far, there have been quite a few responses to this question, making it a rather valuable thread for anyone thinking about purchasing a C8 Corvette. After all, there really isn’t a better source of information about any car on the planet than the folks that actually own and drive them – and there are plenty of them present – and willing to discuss such matters – in the CorvetteForum forums. So head over here and check out this informative thread in its entirety!

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